In order to encourage students’ participation, increase their interest, and enhance the learning of Chinese language and culture, DFW Chinese Education Association and University of Texas Dallas Confucius Institute are co-hosting the first DFW Chinese Culture and Talent Contest on Saturday, June 22 (8am-2pm) 2013 at UTD Jonsson Performance Hall (JO). The contest is composed of two sections: a 50-minute (100 questions for middle school group and elementary group respectively) Chinese Culture Knowledge Competition and a 3-minuteTalent Show. The Talent Show can be but not limited to speech, reciting, singing, dancing, talk show, music instrument, magic show and martial arts, however, the theme has to be relevant to Chinese culture.

Elementary group and Middle School group will each have a First, Second and Third place (the value of the prize will be $100, $50, and $25). Two individual prizes—Knowledge Competition Special Prize & Talent Show Special Prize—will be generated among all participants (the prize will be a $70 value), while factors such as age and prior learning experience will be taken into consideration.

All Chinese language learners of DFW area are greatly encouraged to sign up, regardless of the learners’ race and ethnicity, from public or private school, weekend or after school. All participants will receive a priority to attend 2014 “Root Searching” Summer Camps in China. All camps are infused with rich activities and are all FREE for campers.

The judges of the contest will be experienced teachers and experts in the field. A free workshop is scheduled on June 15 (1-3pm at QD Acadamy). Participants of the contest will benefit from the mock test of Chinese culture knowledge and an information session during the workshop.